Hi everyone I have been reading faithfully for the last two weeks. I'm from NY , living in NJ now and half way through all my requirements. Tomorrow I have my pshy and then next week I have nursing and that should be it. By the 7th everything should be ready to go to Empire BCBS ( if you happen to have this ins please let me know your exp) I'm 38 and have a BMI of 42.1. I have three kids the oldest is 7. I want to do this now and not look back 10 years from now and I say I should have done this. I tried every diet under the soon and yes I would lose 20 gain 30. I honestly feel its in my genes and this is something I need to do. I'm still in shock that this may happen. I just can not picture me being thin again and healthy. Its been years, decades! I just can't see it happening. I pray it does. My ins says it will be 100% covered . I have all my letters, dr appts, etc. I'm excited yet still in denial. I can't wait for my next post to read APPROVAL!!!

Thanks everyone and I"m so looking forward to joining this board!!

I also want to add every since I got my letter of nessissity about a week ago I been eating like crazy... Not sure why, but I"m so sick of it... I think I gained 5lbs a day.. Just wanted to add Thanks everyone!!

awww... happy for you...This is an exciting time. I was banded 6 weeks ago...only lost 24 lbs so far but I feel and look better already!! Good Luck to you!

Crystal

OMG Workinprogress! 2 months post op I was only down 18 pounds! You are ahead of my game!